Examines how media shapes political discourse, public opinion, and persuasion strategies. Topics include media influence, political messaging tactics, and public speaking for advocacy. Students will learn to craft persuasive opinion pieces, analyze media rhetoric and political propaganda, and develop effective communication skills for political and social impact. Prerequisite: 26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. Students with credit for CMNS 486 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.
Examines how media shapes political discourse, public opinion, and persuasion strategies. Topics include media influence, political messaging tactics, and public speaking for advocacy. Students will learn to craft persuasive opinion pieces, analyze media rhetoric and political propaganda, and develop effective communication skills for political and social impact. Prerequisite: 26 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 60 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. Students with credit for CMNS 486 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.
